Christmas season is the most important time of the year, especially among children. This is when most children wish for a toy as a gift. Did you know that giving toys to children does not only bring joy, but also brings a lot of benefits to their personal development? The origin of toys is not quite clear, but… Read More »
People often say and believe that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It literally means “to break the fast,” after a stretch of not eating overnight. In a recent systematic review (Zhi-hui Li, et. al., 2021), group of studies suggest that those who eat breakfast are more likely to have a reduced risk for the… Read More »
Recruiters and hiring managers are time stressed. Therefore, they appreciate candidates who keep their communication brief, which shows the candidate is a professional who possesses proficient communication skills and who respects their time. Additionally, brevity gives the candidate the advantage of being heard or read, as opposed to being tuned out. Nowadays, attention spans are measured in seconds;… Read More »
Some of us may have heard the word Crohn’s disease and Colitis, but what does it mean exactly? Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are diseases that inflame the lining of gastrointestinal tract and disrupt the body’s ability to digest food, absorb nutrition, and eliminate waste in a healthy manner. Inflammation from Crohn’s can affect the gastrointestinal tract, from… Read More »
The majority of job search advice is cookie-cutter, advice that is not new, just common sense. Despite following the advice of self-proclaimed job-hunting experts and career coaches, most job seekers struggle to find a job. Most advice does not get to the root of what it takes to succeed. Most people find hard truth advice, often a truism,… Read More »
All Souls Day is here and for people who lost their loved ones, it will surely be a day for remembering. For me, my late husband Ruben Cusipag, had been gone for over eight years, but his memories remain as fresh, as if it happened just yesterday. The Founder of Balita Newspaper, a journalist by heart, a social… Read More »
On July 5th, Mark Zuckerberg launched the Twitter (now ‘X’) clone Threads seemingly as a stab at X/Twitter’s new owner and his nemesis Elon Musk. I can only surmise Zuckerberg saw X/Twitter as a “sinking ship” that he could take advantage of. Backstory: 15 years ago, Zuckerberg wanted X/Twitter. Apparently, he tried purchasing the bird app several times.… Read More »
Arts and culture positively impact people and communities. It promotes cooperation and collaboration, and it helps achieve key housing, health, and neighbourhood goals. Not only the Arts creates social cohesion, but it also strengthens the social fabric and increases people’s sensitivity to different cultural practices, beliefs, and identity. Many studies and evidence have shown that arts and culture… Read More »
The Hardest Part of Job Searching: Getting Noticed Recently, I was asked, “Nick, what do you feel is the hardest part of job searching? My answer, without hesitation: “Getting noticed.” Prior to 2005—I am ballparking—applying for jobs and sending thank-you letters involved fancy resume paper, matching envelopes, and plenty of stamps. Answering a job ad required effort akin… Read More »
On July 5th, Mark Zuckerberg launched the Twitter (now ‘X’) clone Threads seemingly as a stab at X/Twitter’s new owner and his nemesis Elon Musk. I can only surmise Zuckerberg saw X/Twitter as a “sinking ship” that he could take advantage of. Backstory: 15 years ago, Zuckerberg wanted X/Twitter. Apparently, he tried purchasing the bird app several times.… Read More »